Secret out about big tastes at Fox & Hen
The saying "Good things come in small packages" defines Fox & Hen, a tiny cafe/deli with big taste. I was told it's the best-kept secret on Highway 58, and I can believe it.
Food in 10 minutes for under $10 at Fresh 2 Order
It had been a while since I’d been to Fresh 2 Order, so it was time for a replay.
Braly: Try tasty Mexican fare at Plaza del Sol
I recently stopped by Plaza del Sol and experienced what may be some of the best Mexican-style fare in the East Brainerd area.
Braly: A delicious way to use herbs from my garden
I’m not much of a gardener and I really am ashamed of the fact.
Papa (John's) Knows Best
Pizza is not normally known for its health benefits.
Braly: New selections at Blue Plate are blue-ribbon worthy
Since opening almost three years ago, Blue Plate Diner has been serving some of the most creative diner food in the city.
Time for a nice cooker?
I’ve never had a rice cooker, but know I need one.
Mustard as a calorie cutter
The makers of French’s mustard are sponsoring a contest, Do You Have the Skinny on Mustard?” And, what they want to know is how you use mustard to reduce your caloric intake. For instance, do you use mustard in dip instead of sour cream?
Restaurant feedback — and how it is sometimes taken
I had an e-mail conversation with my friend, “Wild Bill.” The topic of the morning was letting a restaurant owner know when the meal was less than perfect. He had breakfast at a local diner recently. The pork chop and biscuits were both excellent, but the scrambled eggs were dry and the gravy for the biscuits was a little burned. When he walked up to the counter to pay, the fellow at the register asked if his meal was OK, and Wild Bill told him about the eggs and gravy. “He had no reaction other than to nod his head that he heard what I said,” Wild Bill said.
Breakfast magnets
“Wild Bill” e-mailed me recently asking about good places for breakfast.
Fond memories of St. Maarten
I was quite surprised when I received a number of e-mails asking about my trip to St. Maarten.
Casual dining means a shrimp boil
I remember the first shrimp boil I ever attended. What’s it with all that food thrown out on the newspaper, I thought. Can’t they at least afford paper plates?
Holiday recipe thoughts
Here are my thoughts on the Times Free Press holiday recipe contest. They’re three good reasons to send your recipe in.
Big River at 15
Hard to believe that it’s been 15 years since Big River Grille opened in Chattanooga on Broad Street.
An Idea Worth Trying
I received an e-mail from my sister recently that told me something I’ve never known before.
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